Southern Dogface (Zerene cesonia)

A few scattered records appear from across NC, as this is a rare stray (migrant) from the deep south. It could show up any time from spring to fall. Note the outline of the black pattern in the forewing looks like the face of a poodle, hence the common name of the species.


Southern Dogface (Zerene cesonia) Brazos Bend S. P., Brazoria Co., TX 18 Feb 2018


Southern Dogface (Zerene cesonia) Hidalgo Co., TX 15 Oct 2005	Southern Dogface (Zerene cesonia) Hidalgo Co., TX 15 Oct 2005


Southern Dogface (Zerene cesonia) Santa Cruz Co., AZ 5 Nov 2024	Southern Dogface (Zerene cesonia) Santa Cruz Co., AZ 5 Nov 2024

	Southern Dogface (Zerene cesonia), Mated pair Hidalgo Co., TX 15 Oct 2005

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